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US5406964A
US5406964A US08/183,779 US18377994A US5406964A US 5406964 A US5406964 A US 5406964A US 18377994 A US18377994 A US 18377994A US 5406964 A US5406964 A US 5406964A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/14—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads specially adapted for the breast or abdomen
    • A61F13/148—Abdomen bandages or bandaging garments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F2013/15008—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterized by the use
    • A61F2013/15032—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterized by the use as umbilical bandage

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  • the present invention refers to an umbilical girdle for newborn babies, that takes the place of classic bandages that encircle the abdomen of the newborn intended to hold the stump of the umbilical cord and the fastening clip in place.
  • an umbilical girdle has been designed, an invention of simple construction and very practical use.
  • the girdle of the present invention is of the type intended to secure the navel of the newborns and is characterised essentially by the fact that it comprises one tubular piece formed from an elastic mesh and is provided in its border portions with an elastic edge.
  • tubular piece of fabric will have a compress incorporated in its inner face.
  • FIG. (1) is a view form the perpective of the girdle and FIGS. (2) and (3) are views seen from the perpective of the mesh placed in position.
  • the girdle described in the drawing consists of a tube formed from an elastic mesh (1), with or without a seam, constructed from rubber and synthetic fibers (polyester), cotton or other material. It can also be made of an elastic cloth of any material such as lycra. Item (1) has protective elastic borders (1a) on its sides which constitute the outer finish of the girdle.
  • the measurements of the girdle in a state of contraction and repose and its degree of elasticity adjust to the measurements of the midsection of the newborn (2), so that when in use it adheres gently but firmly around the abdomen in such a way that it secures a compress (3) and the fastening clip on the stub of the umbilical cord without causing discomfort to the user.
  • tubular part (1) be manufactured to be equipped with the compress (3).

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Abstract

An umbilical girdle for securing the navel of newborns, and characterized by the fact that it comprises one tubular piece formed from an elastic mesh (1) and provided in its border portions with an elastic edge. The measurements of the girdle in a state of contraction and repose and its degree of elasticity adjust to the measurements of the midsection of the newborn (2), so that when in use it adheres gently but firmly around the abdomen in such a way that it secures a compress (3) and the fastening clip on the stub of the umbilical cord without causing discomfort to the user. The placement and removal of the mesh is performed quickly and simply without having to wrap it around the newborn's body.

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This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/873,657 filed Apr. 23, 1992, and which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/573,729, filed Aug. 28, 1990, both now abandoned.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention refers to an umbilical girdle for newborn babies, that takes the place of classic bandages that encircle the abdomen of the newborn intended to hold the stump of the umbilical cord and the fastening clip in place.
The bandages that are currently used are inconvenient in that their placement is complicated and they require certain steps in order to secure them in the proper place, such as knotting strips around the midesection of the newborn.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In order to solve these problems, an umbilical girdle has been designed, an invention of simple construction and very practical use.
The girdle of the present invention is of the type intended to secure the navel of the newborns and is characterised essentially by the fact that it comprises one tubular piece formed from an elastic mesh and is provided in its border portions with an elastic edge.
In a possible working model the tubular piece of fabric will have a compress incorporated in its inner face.
In order to better understand what is described in this petition it is accompanied by a drawing in which, as only one possible example a practical model of the girdle is shown.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In said drawing FIG. (1) is a view form the perpective of the girdle and FIGS. (2) and (3) are views seen from the perpective of the mesh placed in position.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
The girdle described in the drawing consists of a tube formed from an elastic mesh (1), with or without a seam, constructed from rubber and synthetic fibers (polyester), cotton or other material. It can also be made of an elastic cloth of any material such as lycra. Item (1) has protective elastic borders (1a) on its sides which constitute the outer finish of the girdle.
The measurements of the girdle in a state of contraction and repose and its degree of elasticity adjust to the measurements of the midsection of the newborn (2), so that when in use it adheres gently but firmly around the abdomen in such a way that it secures a compress (3) and the fastening clip on the stub of the umbilical cord without causing discomfort to the user.
It has been envisioned that the tubular part (1) be manufactured to be equipped with the compress (3).
The placement and removal of the mesh is perfomed quickly and simply without having to wrap it around the newborn's body.
The object of invention and the materials utilized in its manufacture the shapes and dimensions herein and all of the incidental details that might present themselves will remain independent, provided that these do not affect its essence.

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I claim:
1. A method of protecting an infant's navel, comprising the steps of:
providing an umbilical girdle having a continuous tubular band formed from an elastic mesh with a first border portion and a second border portions, and having an interior portion;
providing a compress on said interior portion;
placing the tubular band around a mid-section of the infant; and
positioning the compress to cover the navel of the infant.
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ES19898902666U ES1012195Y (en) 1989-08-28 1989-08-28 BELT UMBILICAL FOR NEWBORNS.
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US20040210987A1 (en) * 2003-04-25 2004-10-28 Ingrid Carney Maternity garment
US7181775B2 (en) * 2003-04-25 2007-02-27 Ingrid Carney Maternity garment
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